The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in South Africa is currently calling for applications for secretarial positions—an excellent opportunity for entry-level professionals in office administration and human resources. With the application period now open, this announcement signals DHET’s initiative to strengthen its administrative backbone amid the evolving needs of the post-school education sector.
Why These Roles Matter
Secretarial staff serve as the essential administrative backbone within government departments. At DHET, secretaries help uphold governance through punctuality, document integrity, and smooth operations. These roles also offer a gateway into government service careers, especially for individuals keen on advancing within public-sector administration.
Moreover, securing a position at DHET places applicants at the forefront of South Africa’s post-school education and training (PSET) initiatives, where administrative efficiency can directly improve service delivery and educational outcomes.
POSTS: SECRETARY (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321.00 to R268 950.00 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE :
- Lehurutshe Campus Ref No: SE/10/05/2025 (X1 Post)
- Mafikeng Campus Ref No: SE/11/05/2025 (X1 Post)
- Lichtenburg Campus Ref No: SE/12/05/2025 (X1 Post)
- Central Office Ref No: SE/13/05/2025 (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS :
- Senior Certificate or equivalent plus a National Diploma in Management Assistant/Office Administration.
- 1-3 years’ experience in typing and secretarial support.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
- Record management of documents.
- Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and backgrounds.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Computer literacy.
- Sound organizational skills.
- Good people skills.
- High level of reliability.
- Basic written communication skills.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
DUTIES :
- Provide secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager.
- Receive telephone calls and refer the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant manager.
- Ensure proper record keeping in the office of the Campus Manager.
- Filing of documents for the manager and the campus where required.
- Receive, record, and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Collect all relevant documents to enable the manager to prepare for meetings.
- Prepare travel claims and other payments in the office of the Campus Manager.
- Arrange meetings and events for the manager and the staff in the campus.
- Identify venues, invite role players, organize refreshments, and sets up schedules for meetings and events.
- Arrange all logistics for workshops.
- Track and process documents.
- Manage the office of the Campus Manager and receive visitors.
- Perform any other administrative duties that will be assigned by the Campus Manager.
- Compile and consolidate sectional reports for the campus.
APPLICATIONS :
Hand delivery to; Taletso TVET College, Kgora Building next to SABC, HR Office (Mafikeng Campus) or NB: ALL applications must submitted to relevant email address stating name of the post and reference number on the subject line.
- Lehurutshe.recruitment@taletso.edu.za
- Lichtenburg.recruitment@taletso.edu.za
- Mafikeng.recruitment@taletso.edu.za
- Centraloffice.recruitment@taletso.edu.za
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NOTE :
Applicants must submit a fully completed and officially signed New Z83 form and a comprehensive CV when applying for a post, at least three contactable work- related references. Candidates will be contacted to submit originally certified copies of all qualification before an interview, including academic records, ID document and valid driver’s licence not older than 6 months, if drivers licence is required in terms of the requirements of the post. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Our Conclusion:
If you’re a service‑oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a background in office administration, the DHET’s secretary roles offer a valuable entry into government service. With reliable pay, meaningful duties, and potential career growth in the education sector, these vacancies are worth pursuing before the deadlines close in mid 2025.
ENQUIRIES : Ms ME Tlhako, Ms MA Matokong, Ms KL Mooka Tel No: (018) 384 2346
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025
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